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Difficulty: EasyReversing and Turning

You need to reverse your vehicle, but your view directly to the rear is restricted. What should you do to ensure the manoeuvre is carried out safely?

  1. A
    Rely entirely on your exterior mirrors to guide your path into the road
  2. B
    Sound your horn continuously while reversing to alert pedestrians and other road users
  3. Ask a reliable person to guide you from a safe position outside the vehicleAnswer
  4. D
    Reverse at a higher speed so that the manoeuvre is completed as quickly as possible

Answer

Ask a reliable person to guide you from a safe position outside the vehicle.
According to Highway Code Rule 202, if you cannot see clearly behind your vehicle when reversing, you must get someone to guide you. This ensures that any hidden hazards, such as pedestrians or low obstacles in your blind spots, are safely identified.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Assess the visibility and physical space before beginning the manoeuvre.
Identify that the view directly to the rear and through blind spots is restricted.
Safe reversing requires clear visibility of all developing hazards and obstacles.
2
Apply Highway Code Rule 202 for reversing with restricted visibility.
Obtain assistance from a guide who has a clear view of the area behind the vehicle.
A guide positioned safely outside the vehicle can spot pedestrians and hazards outside your line of sight.

Key Concept

Highway Code rules for safe reversing and dealing with restricted rear visibility (Rule 202)
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Reversing and Turning

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